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Amy SimonsAmerican movie-goers flocked to the fictional African nation of Wakanda. “Black Panther” has gone from studio film to the makings of a movement. Is that good marketing? Or a sign of changing times. Brooks Barnes, New York Times: “ ’Black Panther’ poised to shatter Hollywood myth ” Lisa Respers France, CNN: “ More than a movie, ‘Black Panther’ is a movement ” Kenan Malik, The Guardian: “ Black Panther has a burden that no superhero is strong enough to carry ” Jelani Cobb, The New Yorker: “ ’Black Panther’ and the invention of ‘Africa’ ” Maya Phillips, Mashable: “ Black imaginary worlds are inherently political. That’s why we need ‘Black Panther’ and Wakanda Lawrence Ware, New York Times: “ ’Black Panther’ and the revenge of the black nerds ” Adam B. Vary, BuzzFeed: “ The historic success of ‘Black Panther’ should change Hollywood forever ” ...and it continues in Parkland, Florida Shawn Musgrave, POLITICO: “ How white nationalists fooled the media about Florida shooter ” Associated PressViews Preview: 'Black Panther': Movie or Movement in the Making?http://kbia.org/post/views-preview-black-panther-movie-or-movement-making
120723 as http://kbia.orgTue, 20 Feb 2018 23:03:39 +0000Views Preview: 'Black Panther': Movie or Movement in the Making?Travis McMillenSinclair Broadcast Group has asked its news directors to consider donating personal funds to the company’s political action committee to help fund its lobbying efforts. Is it a conflict of interest to pay to lobby the leaders you’re covering? Also, coverage of the Winter Games from PyeongChang, Omarosa Manigault-Newman’s stay in the Celebrity Big Brother House and why a missing comma could get costly quickly. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Brett Johnson and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: Sinclair Broadcast Group Asks Employees to Donate to PAChttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-sinclair-broadcast-group-asks-employees-donate-pac
120410 as http://kbia.orgWed, 14 Feb 2018 21:16:36 +0000Views of the News: Sinclair Broadcast Group Asks Employees to Donate to PACTravis McMillenIt’s prime time for moviegoers, gearing up for the Academy Awards at the end of the month. Many of them are seeing as many films as they want for only $10 a month thanks to a new subscription service called MoviePass. How does it work and why are movie chains so against it? Also, Newsweek’s senior management fired in what might have been an act of retaliation, Tronc sells the Los Angeles Times and why the Las Vegas Review-Journal spiked a story about allegations of sexual misconduct against casino magnate Steve Wynn’s two decades ago. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: Catching a Flick With MoviePasshttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-catching-flick-moviepass
120083 as http://kbia.orgWed, 07 Feb 2018 20:21:32 +0000Views of the News: Catching a Flick With MoviePassAmy SimonsIt’s prime time for moviegoers, gearing up for the Academy Awards at the end of the month. Many of them are seeing as many films as they want for only $10 a month thanks to a new subscription service called MoviePass. How does it work and why are movie chains so against it? Frank Pallotta, CNN Money: “ MoviePass CEO: $10 unlimited movie service is playing catching up to its own growth ” Sonia Rao, Washignton Post: “ MoviePass has 1.5 million subscribers but is it worth it? Where’s everything you need to know. ” Anthony D’Alessandro, Deadline: “ MoviePass vs. AMC: Ticket service no longer covers chain’s busiest theaters; exhibitor rips ‘false statements’ ” Benjamin Sherry, Investopedia: “ How MoviePass makes (or doesn’t make) money ” David Sims, The Atlantic: “ Is MoviePass here to stay? ” Peter Allen Clark, Mashable: “ The 3 best ways to hack your MoviePass ” Chris Lee, Vulture: “ What’s behind MoviePass’s latest power moves? ” Newsweek Management Fired Gaby Del Valle, The Outline: “Views Preview: Catching a Flick With MoviePasshttp://kbia.org/post/views-preview-catching-flick-moviepass
120051 as http://kbia.orgWed, 07 Feb 2018 00:27:31 +0000Views Preview: Catching a Flick With MoviePassTravis McMillenPresident Trump delivered his first State of the Union address last night. Was it effective? We'll discuss. Facebook says it's going to increase the number of local news stories in your feed. How exactly will that work? Plus: Twitter bots, the Pope's take on fake news and a look at the news organizations that are being credited for exposing sexual abuse by U.S. Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. From Missouri School of Journalism professors Mike McKean, Earnest Perry and Ryan Thomas. Views of the News.Views of the News: State of the Union, Fake News, Fake Followershttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-state-union-fake-news-fake-followers
119747 as http://kbia.orgWed, 31 Jan 2018 20:46:47 +0000Views of the News: State of the Union, Fake News, Fake FollowersTravis McMillenThink you’ve spotted fake news? Feel like you need to report it to someone? In Italy, news consumers are being asked to report fake news to a police agency who will fact check it, and if need be set the record straight. It might limit misinformation, but what effect might it have on freedom of the press? Also, coverage of the government shutdown, Rupert Murdoch’s suggestion that Facebook should pay publishers carriage fees like cable companies do the networks and the HuffPost ditches the model that’s defined it for years.Views of the News: Spot Fake News? Report It to the Police (If You're In Italy)http://kbia.org/post/views-news-spot-fake-news-report-it-police-if-youre-italy
119385 as http://kbia.orgWed, 24 Jan 2018 20:35:11 +0000Views of the News: Spot Fake News? Report It to the Police (If You're In Italy)Travis McMillenAt least one Republican lawmaker is calling for Gov. Eric Greitens to resign following reports of an extramarital affair. Greitens denies details in a KMOV-TV report that he photographed the woman without her consent and used them to blackmail her. The station’s reporting is salacious and scandalous, but it is news? Does the public’s right to know about their elected officials’ behavior outweigh an individual’s right to privacy? Also, coverage of sexual misconduct accusations against Actor Aziz Ansari take a very different tone, President Trump’s use of language and drastic changes to the Facebook algorithm. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: Questioning the Ethics of Reporting on Gov. Greitens' Affairhttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-questioning-ethics-reporting-gov-greitens-affair
119070 as http://kbia.orgWed, 17 Jan 2018 20:37:08 +0000Views of the News: Questioning the Ethics of Reporting on Gov. Greitens' AffairAmy SimonsAt least one Republican lawmaker is calling for Gov. Eric Greitens to resign following reports of an extramarital affair. Greitens denies details in a KMOV-TV report that he photographed the woman without her consent and used them to blackmail her. The station’s reporting is salacious and scandalous, but it is news? Does the public’s right to know about their elected officials’ behavior outweigh an individual’s right to privacy? Lauren Trager & John O’Sullivan, KMOV: “ Blackmail alleged as Governor Greitens admits to extramarital affair ” Fred Barbash, Washington Post: “ Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens admits extramarital affair but denies reports he blackmailed woman with nude photo ” Sarah Fenske, Riverfront Times: “ Eric Greitens is in the hot seat. But we’re wrong to let a spurned ex drive this story ” Shula Neuman, St. Louis Public Radio: “ Editor’s note: Scandals may be fun, but they aren’t always journalism ” Sandy Davidson, Columbia Missourian: “ Greitens’ personal life becomesViews Preview: Questioning the Ethics of Reporting on Gov. Greitens' Affair http://kbia.org/post/views-preview-questioning-ethics-reporting-gov-greitens-affair
119035 as http://kbia.orgTue, 16 Jan 2018 22:31:46 +0000Views Preview: Questioning the Ethics of Reporting on Gov. Greitens' Affair Travis McMillenWhat happens when the president’s attorney’s try to block the publication of a White House tell-all? Sales go through the roof, of course… and buzz on television and radio gets louder and louder, quite literally. Where Wolff’s reporting techniques sound? Did the president’s surrogates hurt argument that anecdotes weren’t accurate? Also, how rumors of Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 presidential run made news, why the BBC’s China editor resigned her post, and a new publisher at the Columbia Daily Tribune. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: The Buzz Builds Around 'Fire and Fury'http://kbia.org/post/views-news-buzz-builds-around-fire-and-fury
118767 as http://kbia.orgWed, 10 Jan 2018 20:24:05 +0000Views of the News: The Buzz Builds Around 'Fire and Fury'Amy SimonsWhat happens when the president’s attorney’s try to block the publication of a White House tell-all? Sales go through the roof, of course… and buzz on television and radio gets louder and louder, quite literally. Where Wolff’s reporting techniques sound? Did the president’s surrogates hurt argument that anecdotes weren’t accurate? Michael Wolff, NY Magazine: “ Donald Trump didn’t want to be presiden t” Michael Wolff, GQ: “ How Donald Trump’s White House team handles his giant ego ” Brian Stelter & Gloria Borger, CNN: “ Wolff’s Trump book going on sale four days early amid furor ” Jack Shafer, POLITICO: “ Trump got Wolffed ” John Santucci, ABC News: “ Trump attorney sends Bannon cease and desist letter over ‘disparaging’ comments ” Jason Schwartz, POLITICO: “ Conservative media stands by Trump over Bannon ” Paul Farhi, Washington Post: “ Michael Wolff tells a juicy tale in his new Trump book. But should we believe it? ” David Folkenflik, NPR: “ ’Fire and Fury’ sourcing underViews Preview: The Buzz Builds Around 'Fire and Fury'http://kbia.org/post/views-preview-buzz-builds-around-fire-and-fury
118727 as http://kbia.orgWed, 10 Jan 2018 02:28:58 +0000Views Preview: The Buzz Builds Around 'Fire and Fury'Travis McMillenDoug Jones defeated Roy Moore in yesterday’s special election for Alabama’s open senate seat. It’s a huge win for Jones… but how big of a win is it for journalists? Also Gov. Greitens’ use of a secret messaging app, former Gawker employees seek to buy back the bankrupt gossip site and MSNBC rehires a contributor fired after some sexually suggestive tweets. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: Greitens, Aides Use Secret Messaging Apphttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-greitens-aides-use-secret-messaging-app
117650 as http://kbia.orgWed, 13 Dec 2017 21:48:50 +0000Views of the News: Greitens, Aides Use Secret Messaging AppAmy SimonsFive students from the University of Missouri's Honors College participated in a 16-week tutorial under the direction of Missouri School of Journalism professor Amy Simons on media criticism during the Fall 2017 term. For their final project, the students produced and hosted their own special edition of KBIA-FM's program, "Views of the News." https://youtu.be/w6iVezpfIc8Views of the News: MU Honors College Students Take Overhttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-mu-honors-college-students-take-over
117372 as http://kbia.orgThu, 07 Dec 2017 23:02:07 +0000Views of the News: MU Honors College Students Take OverTravis McMillenBrian Ross has long been regarded as one of the best investigative reporters in the business, but Friday’s fact error regarding Michael Flynn’s guilty plea created big problems for ABC. The network has suspended him for four weeks. But, to what end? Also, NBC after Matt Lauer, Time Magazine’s Person of the Year and what’s next for net neutrality. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: ABC Suspends Investigative Reporter Brian Rosshttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-abc-suspends-investigative-reporter-brian-ross
117299 as http://kbia.orgWed, 06 Dec 2017 20:41:06 +0000Views of the News: ABC Suspends Investigative Reporter Brian RossAmy SimonsBrian Ross has long been regarded as one of the best investigative reporters in the business, but Friday’s fact error regarding Michael Flynn’s guilty plea created big problems for ABC. The network has suspended him for four weeks. But, to what end?Views Preview: ABC Suspends Investigative Reporter Brian Rosshttp://kbia.org/post/views-preview-abc-suspends-investigative-reporter-brian-ross
117255 as http://kbia.orgTue, 05 Dec 2017 22:24:07 +0000Views Preview: ABC Suspends Investigative Reporter Brian RossTravis McMillenThey were once two of America's most trusted broadcasters. Today Matt Lauer and Garrison Keillor are both out of a job following allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace. Also, dogged reporting at the Washington Post roots out someone trying to scam reporters, the New York Times’ feature on a Nazi sympathizer draws deep criticism and Time Magazine’s new owners. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor Fired After Allegations of Inappropriate Behaviorhttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-matt-lauer-garrison-keillor-fired-after-allegations-inappropriate-behavior
116932 as http://kbia.orgWed, 29 Nov 2017 20:42:39 +0000Views of the News: Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor Fired After Allegations of Inappropriate BehaviorAmy SimonsThe network notified Lauer of it's decision late Tuesday night after an investigation into claims of 'inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace.' Keillor notified the Associated Press of his firing in an email to the agency.Views Preview: Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor Fired Following Allegations of Inappropriate Behaviorhttp://kbia.org/post/views-preview-matt-lauer-garrison-keillor-fired-following-allegations-inappropriate-behavior
116899 as http://kbia.orgWed, 29 Nov 2017 18:05:22 +0000Views Preview: Matt Lauer, Garrison Keillor Fired Following Allegations of Inappropriate BehaviorTravis McMillenIs the media stirring the pot? Is the coverage of the sex scandals – now rocking entertainment, journalism and politics – potentially destroying innocent lives? In our attempts to listen to and be supportive of accusers are we denying the accused due process or benefit of the doubt? We’ll debate. Also, Donald Trump Jr.’s communication with WikiLeaks, why the New York Times is suing a woman who identified herself as one of the paper’s reporters and Simpsons’ fans, it’s time to talk about Apu. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Ryan Thomas: Views of the News.Views of the News: Is The Media Stirring The Pot?http://kbia.org/post/views-news-media-stirring-pot
116316 as http://kbia.orgWed, 15 Nov 2017 21:20:19 +0000Views of the News: Is The Media Stirring The Pot?Amy SimonsIs the media stirring the pot? Is the coverage of the sex scandals – now rocking entertainment, journalism and politics – potentially destroying innocent lives? In our attempts to listen to and be supportive of accusers are we denying the accused due process or benefit of the doubt?Views Preview: Is The Media Stirring The Pot?http://kbia.org/post/views-preview-media-stirring-pot
116274 as http://kbia.orgTue, 14 Nov 2017 23:17:56 +0000Views Preview: Is The Media Stirring The Pot?Travis McMillenCovering the sexual assault and harassment scandals rocking the entertainment world hasn’t been easy for many journalists, but it’s even harder when the accusations fly within your own organization. Also, what prompted a billionaire to shutter the Gothamist and DNAInfo hyperlocal news sites, why Disney shut out the LA Times, and YouTube’s algorithm serves violent videos to children. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: Covering Sexual Harassment Accusations Within Your Own Organizationhttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-covering-sexual-harassment-accusations-within-your-own-organization
115988 as http://kbia.orgWed, 08 Nov 2017 20:51:12 +0000Views of the News: Covering Sexual Harassment Accusations Within Your Own OrganizationTravis McMillenDid 21 st Century Fox renew Bill O’Reilly’s contract soon after he settled a sexual harassment suit for more than $32 million – six months after founder Roger Ailes’ ouster? A New York Times report says so. Also, CNN puts facts first using an apple, why ESPN canceled “Barstool Van Talk” after only one episode and how the ethics of covering the apprehension of a potentially suicidal person. From the Missouri School of Journalism professors Amy Simons, Earnest Perry and Mike McKean: Views of the News.Views of the News: O'Reilly, Weinstein and the 'Sh**ty Media Men' listhttp://kbia.org/post/views-news-oreilly-weinstein-and-shty-media-men-list
115300 as http://kbia.orgWed, 25 Oct 2017 20:29:29 +0000Views of the News: O'Reilly, Weinstein and the 'Sh**ty Media Men' list